In a bowl add the chicken along with the all the ingredients listed under ' for marination'.Keep aside for about 20 to 30 minutes.Heat oil a manchatti/clay pot.Add garlic,ginger, green chilies ,curry leaves and shallots

Saute until shallots turn soft.Next add onion and mix well.

Add coconut slices and saute until onion turns soft and golden brown.( for about 20 to 25 minutes over medium low flame.Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water in between so as to avoid burning)